Touch by Peter Dekens

7 November, 2012

Title of publication: TouchName of artist: Peter DekensAdditional contributor/s: Graphic design: Rob van Hoesel; Translations: Ann-Marie CordiaDesign: Rob van HoeselEditor: Peter DekensPublisher: The Eriskay Connection – www.tecbooks.nlPress: NPN drukkersPublication date: 15 sept 2012Place of publication: Belgium/ NetherlandsEdition size: 500Format: softcoverSize: 170 x 275 mmNumber of pages: 72Type of printing: offsetName of printer: NPN drukkersNumber of pictures: 23Price: €20Available to buy from the SPBH shopDescription of book: Touch tells the story of the 23 year-old Stijn: a man born blind, living in a small apartment in the city. The furniture inside his apartment aren’t obstacles. On the contrary, they lead his way. Peter Dekens portrayed Stijn inside his apartment and during the winter months. Because Stijn does not need light, the lights were consequently left unlit during the evening hours.